The Philokalia: The Complete Text - Vol. 1

Ignore the comments about this being a pdf. Amazon have allowed reviews from different editions to mix up. This kindle version has chaptes that can be clicked and lead you straight to the sections you want to read. No formatting problems - no issues of any kind.Having got that out of the way - it's hard to believe that all those expensive volumes can be downloaded for such a small price. If you are familiar with The Philokalia you need no explanation, if you don't you're probably not Orthodox so it may not be what you're looking - what we have here is the meat of Christian spirituality from those who have reached the heights.One word of warning - some of this material is intended for aescetics and if every Tom Dick and Harry tries to apply these teachings to themselves without proper spiritual direction it may lead to mishaps.

For me, easily enjoyed and very much appreciated. I love having these words available on my kindle app on my phone, as well as in my actual kindle.

An excellent book/series on Christian Prayer, coming from a non Orthodox background there are some amazing instructions on how to pray almost a road map with instructions and advice on how to get to know God. For a lay person the key is to find the balance between advice for monks and persons living in an non monastic environment. There are many guide books on Eastern non Christian Prayer/meditation practice ie Zen etc that are available, however for the Christian seeking God through Jesus Christ this is the series that I have been waiting for for almost 15 years.Thank you

A great companion to the Bible. Insightful and thought provoking. Easily read in small parts - you do not need to set aside loads of time. In fact it is better to read and think about small portions at a time. If you want to improve your walk with God this is a real find!

Book arrived in perfect time; a great read for every believer in Christ.

This is quite heavy reading, and the various writings clearly originally addressed to those in monasteries or living as hermits. Today's reader needs to discern how to draw out the key principles and apply them to a more hands on active societal lifestyle. Some useful advice and guidance is there to be found if you do not speed read it.

By our orthodox fathersI found some of the text to be for the monk and not so much for the laypersonHaving said a vast number of the text can be applied to everyday lifeThis book book helps me understand that TIME is only relevant to matters of the material worldTO THE WORLD UNSEENTHIS BOOK IS THE PERFECT ROADMAP

I bought this book for a friend who recently converted to Orthodoxy and for my husband. As my priest explained, it is a heavy book for a beginner, and therefore it is better to be studied once you have a better insight. Nevertheless, I feel one can take a seed for soul from it and grow with it.

Where has this been all my life? This book is so wonderful, the stories and teachings, are so personable. The best psychology I have ever read about human nature and the realm of spirit, and how to navigate our lives. It is so open and true and real about everyday human matters/concerns of the mind and body, yet relates on the spiritual level with the word of God and help from our spiritual fathers, and how to deal with this life and it's battles and demons. Stay awake, we are told, and be forewarned. I found this book by studying the Eastern Orthodox Way and Church, and I am ever so grateful for the depth and beauty of it that I put this book right there along second to my Bible now. Everyone should have this book in their home and discover the true treasure of The Philokalia.

You can't go wrong and have this in your orthodox library.

Best guide towards spirituality and purity of soul

2 stars are not for the text, but for the editing. It has no index and for such a huge text, this is unforgivable.

Absolutely amazing! Life-changing document! Would recommend it to every Christian.